 | The Golden Highway The Golden Highway: Highway 49 compiled by Jody and Ric Hornor. Feel the spirit of the hardy and adventuresome miners and pioneers who settled California. This is a collection of incredible stories found in actual historic documents and journals as well as hundreds of restored photographs taken by some of the first photographers to document the settling of California. $22.95 |
Learn more about 'Hangtown' | Hangtown (Tales of Old Placerville) Bursting with interesting tales of days gone by. This little book will keep you facinated and, bring to light many interesting tales of the California Gold Rush and a little gold camp nicknamed Hangtown. By Mary Crosley-Griffen $5.50 |
| River of Red Gold ISBN: 0965348725
624 pages; trade paper; endnotes; maps of ranchos and early settlements in California
Sequel of Eye of the Bear. Based on a true story, this is the California Gold Rush as you never imagined. The fates of Indian Mary, Elitha Donner (survivor of her father’s wagon-train disaster), and Pedro Valdez (a proud Californio) entwine in a drama of passion and power on the ranch now owned by the author. 1844-1853.
US$18.49 |
| Eye of the Bear: A History Novel of Early California
ISBN: 0965348741
632 pages; trade paper; endnotes; map of native villages in California
Grizzly Hair, a Miwok Indian, leaves his peaceful village in 1824 to investigate the mysteries of the Spanish missions. He’s captured and taken to Mission San Jose, where he escapes and participates in a huge native rebellion against government forces.
This moving story of adventure and love brings to life forgotten native peoples, Spanish colonials, Russians in Fort Ross, and American trapper Jededdiah Smith.
$18.98 |
 | Placerville Reflections A photo album of 'Old Hangtown' A wonderful collection of historical photographs. Some of the pictures are from the collection of the El Dorado County Museum, other are from individual collections. This book offers a rare glimpse into the past of Placerville, CA Currently out of stock By Elizabeth Fairchild and John McCabe $19.99 |
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 | Currently out of stock Paoli's History of El Dorado county |
 | The Goat Doctor of the Sierras ISBN-10: 0971133409 A legendary figure in the Placerville area. This book gives insight from many who visited the doctor. 301 pages $21.95 |